Zain Zahid

ZAIN ZAHID Mobile​: - Email & Skype​:- ​LinkedIn​: ​https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainii CAREER OBJECTIVE: To seek an interactive and responsible position where I can implement my skills and knowledge and to participate as a team member in a dynamic work environment focused on promoting business growth by providing superior value and service. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Assistant Manager (Business Unit Design) – ​Digitonics Labs Pvt. Ltd.​ 24​th​ June 2019 – Currently Employed ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Handling at least 75 - 100 Clients/Projects in a month. Liaising between the client and our production unit to make sure that work is delivered in a timely fashion along with high standards. Communicating with the clients through Calls and Emails to understand the scope of the project. Suggesting modern and beneficial tips to clients based on their business industry that will help them grow, if utilized in their websites. Mainly managing clients that need a Website or Web Application for their business. Also working on branding requirements that is inclusive of; Logo, Stationery, Promotional Animated Videos. Creating a healthy relationship with the clients that helps create opportunities for up-sell. Creating an average monthly up-sell opportunity of at least $20k. Guiding production unit regarding the task at hand, explaining clients need and how to technically achieve a requirement if and when required. Social Media Coordinator – ​Hatty’s Hampers (Australia)​ 21​st​ July 2018 – 10​th​ November 2018 ● ● ● ● ● Managing social media platform (Facebook) for a home based business; Hatty’s Hampers based in Australia, remotely. Marketing the business over the platform (Facebook) through different groups to create the brand image and bringing in new likes organically while targeting all Australian regions. Marketing the products to generate leads and then converting them to sales as well. Communicating with new and existing clients to generate sales, and also, to assist them with their queries. Making new special occasion or regular strategies to attract more customers. Business Development Executive - I​ deoSense​ 19​th​ October 2017 – 31st ​ ​ January 2018 ● ● ● ● ● Online bidding on different portals for graphic and website based projects. Generating leads through bidding and writing excellent & effective proposals for that. Communicating with client to fully understand their project scope and providing them the best solution while converting leads into sales. Client communication through portal chats, email, Skype (messaging & call), and direct phone calls. Dealing with international market, clients mainly from USA, UK, UAE, Canada, and Australia. Managed Digital Services Provider – ​Freelancer​ 07​th​ August 2017 – Ongoing ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Working over different freelancing platforms to gain projects/clients. Providing Digital Services inclusive of the following; Graphic Design, Website Development (various platforms), Social Media Marketing & Management, Content Writing, and SEO. Writing proposals to submit against job posts on freelancing platforms. Discussing project details with clients. Converting a lead into a client. Managing the work to be delivered in due time while keeping quality at high priority. Communication mediums being used include; Email, Freelancing Platform Chat, Skype, Direct Calls, Business WhatsApp. ​ ​ Business Development Executive - A ​ IMVIZ​ 16th ​ January 2017 – 30th ​ September 2017 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Website Design & Development Sales. Online bidding on different portals for Website based projects. Generating leads through bidding and writing excellent & effective proposals for that. Communicating with clients to fully understand their project scope and providing them the best solution while converting leads into sales. Client communication through portal chats, email, Skype (messaging & call), and direct phone calls. Dealing with international market, clients mainly from USA, UK, UAE, Canada, and Australia. Other countries include; Portugal, Mexico, Germany, Qatar, Netherlands, Oman, Egypt, New Zealand, Brazil, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, etc. Entertaining returning clients. A team of 2 including; (me and my team lead), we achieved sales of $25k for 3 consecutive months since I started working here. Business Development Executive – P ​ NT GLOBAL​ 2nd ​ ​ April 2016 – 31st ​ ​ October 2016 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business. Cold calling as appropriate within your market or geographic area to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities. Meet potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leveraging your network. Identify potential clients, and the decision makers within the client organization. Research and build relationships with new clients. Set up meetings between client decision makers and company’s practice leaders/Principals. Plan approaches and pitches. Work with team to develop proposals that speak to the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives. Participate in pricing the solution/service. Handle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements and working through differences to a positive conclusion. Use a variety of styles to persuade or negotiate appropriately. ​ ​ Line Producer (Contract) - ​HUM TELEVISION NETWORK LIMITED 1 ​ 7th ​ June 2015 - 20th ​ July 2015 ● ● ● ● ● ● Managed the set of ‘Noor e Ramzan’ Show 2015. Assisted the director and producers of the show with different task. Created new segments for the show with unique ideas of my own. Dealt with the registration process of the show for audience entry. Supervised the bouncers hired at the set. Supervised the set area brought necessary changes when needed, thinking creatively. INTERNSHIPS: ​ Marketing\Brand Intern - E ​ NGRO FOODS LIMITED,​ 22nd ​ July 2015 - 02​nd​ September 2015 ● ● ● ● ● ● Sales Analysis of this year as well as previous years for the Brand; ​OMORE​. Finding out the errors in our sales and\or marking the least profitable brands and giving presentations to supervisors and explaining if the brand should be shut down or what changes can rise its sales. Detailed study of the report ‘Understanding Consumers Usage & Attitude towards Ice cream in Pakistan’ – Engro Foods by AMRB for better knowledge of the Market. Market Analysis by conduct complete and thorough visits to the market all by myself. Giving final reports of my work to my supervisor through PowerPoint Presentations. Planned and executed the Internal Launch of our New Product -‘TOM and JERRY’. Content Intern - Production\Programming Department, ​HUM TELEVISION NETWORK LIMITED,​ 28th ​ ​ June 2014 - 31​st​ July 2014 ● ● ● ● ● ● Content monitoring\Content-Reporting for Ramzan Transmission 2014. Increase in observation skills. Gained confidence regarding connecting seniors in a meeting. Learned how to manage a live show and the set. Dealing with famous people including; Islamic Scholars, Actors\Actresses, News Anchors, N.G.O owners, etc. EDUCATION: ● ● ● ● University of Karachi, Karachi – Bachelors of Commerce, In progress. BAHRIA University, Karachi - Bachelor of Business Administration(Marketing), Graduation: Fall 2015 (Dropout). Delhi Science & Commerce College, Karachi - Inter-Commerce, 2010. The Crescent Academy, Karachi - Matriculation, 2008. SKILLS: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Basic Skills of Human Resource Management, Advertising, Marketing and Branding. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel). Logical plus have got creative thinking ability. Possess the power to influence people and able to manage them in the most effective and efficient way. Excellent Verbal and Written Communication. Can calmly handle cultural diversity and easily fit in it. Ability to make strong relations with team members, customers and clients. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: ● ● ● ● ● ● Head Services-Dfactor, Bahria Society of Professional Communication(B.S.P.C) February 2013 - September 2014 – Bahria University. ‘Karachi Olympiad – Biggest Sports Event of the Year’ 2015. ‘Revolucia-Change is the only constant’ 2013, Karachi University. ‘The Role of Effective Communication in Corporate World’ 2013 – Bahria University. ‘DocuDrama- Actions Speak Louder than Words’ 2013, Bahria University. ‘The Role of Effective Communication in Corporate World’ 2012 – Bahria University. MARKET DEALING: Dealt with different renowned Organizations regarding gaining Sponsorships for our Events such as: ENGRO Foods PVT LTD, QMOBILE PVT LTD, SYNERGY(Nokia), Pakistan, HUM​ ​TELEVISION NETWORK LIMITED –Pakistan, GEO TELEVISION NETWORK LIMITED – ​ ​Pakistan, PEPSI CO. LTD. – Pakistan, Greentech -Pakistan (Samsung)​. HOBBIES: ● ● ● ● Human\People Management. Social Work\Advising and helping others. Reading Books (selected genres only). Playing Football, and Table Tennis.